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Forum: Antennas 3-Jun-2021, 1:20 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 37,216
Posted By deeciple
Yes. I tried to get it as far away from the air...

Yes. I tried to get it as far away from the air handler as possible but it is about 4' away. I actually had tried moving it from it's original location but did not see any real improvement. If I...
Forum: Antennas 2-Jun-2021, 9:26 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 37,216
Posted By deeciple
Hi Rabbit73, I know this is an older thread...

Hi Rabbit73,

I know this is an older thread but I am thinking about moving my antenna up higher to see if I can clear that duct and get better reception. I am noticing that whenever the air...
Forum: Antennas 15-May-2021, 2:30 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 37,216
Posted By deeciple
Rabbit, Thanks for this. I am actually...

Rabbit,

Thanks for this. I am actually trying to decide between these 2 to replace my RCA ANT751R as they are more directional and I am hoping the better reflector will help with multipath...
Forum: Antennas 9-May-2021, 6:49 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 37,216
Posted By deeciple
I am getting pretty good results from the attic...

I am getting pretty good results from the attic install. Albeit, the more windy days do present a problem for me, but I am not sure the roof install would improve that much. The trees around me are...
Forum: Antennas 7-May-2021, 8:21 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 37,216
Posted By deeciple
Yes, Rabbit gave me a ton of great advice! ...

Yes, Rabbit gave me a ton of great advice!

Unfortunately my HOA now prohibits visible antenna's and satellite dishes so the attic mount was my only option. Thankfully the storms that passed...
Forum: Antennas 6-May-2021, 11:41 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 37,216
Posted By deeciple
UPDATE: Well the storms passed and there is...

UPDATE:

Well the storms passed and there is no more wind. What a difference! No more glitches and look at the signal:

http://forum.tvfool.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=4192&d=1620344060...
Forum: Antennas 5-May-2021, 5:01 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 37,216
Posted By deeciple
Wow, so much useful information! Thank you so...

Wow, so much useful information! Thank you so much for taking the time to put this together. Based on the specs you posted and after researching a bit myself, it appears the Winegard LNA-100...
Forum: Antennas 4-May-2021, 6:09 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 37,216
Posted By deeciple
I have the antenna/amp connected to an HD...

I have the antenna/amp connected to an HD Homerun.



Now that you mention it, we did have some storms pass through the area earlier in the day yesterday. It may still have been a bit windier...
Forum: Antennas 4-May-2021, 5:57 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 37,216
Posted By deeciple
Lol, that's good. Maybe for a future project. ...

Lol, that's good. Maybe for a future project. Any idea why the Winegard amp would yield the glitchier reception if the levels are so much better?
Forum: Antennas 4-May-2021, 1:47 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 37,216
Posted By deeciple
This is odd. I connected the new pre-amp today...

This is odd. I connected the new pre-amp today and it DID give me a great boost in signal level and quality. On average I gained about 10 to 15% in both signal level and quality with some stations...
Forum: Antennas 2-May-2021, 11:26 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 37,216
Posted By deeciple
That black thing is a duct. Not sure if it has...

That black thing is a duct. Not sure if it has foil inside or not. Unfortunately I am limited where I can put the antenna as the attic has very few floorboards so I have to balance on the joists. ...
Forum: Antennas 1-May-2021, 6:47 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 37,216
Posted By deeciple
Hi rabbit73, I got the antenna installed in...

Hi rabbit73,

I got the antenna installed in the attic today. I did take a hit on signal level so I added an amplifier that I had from an RCA DN010165 indoor antenna. think it may be introducing...
Forum: Antennas 29-Apr-2021, 4:41 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 37,216
Posted By deeciple
Hi rabbit73, Thanks for your reply. I am...

Hi rabbit73,

Thanks for your reply. I am hoping that any signal loss from the building materials will be offset by the additional height (I am going from about 12' to about 30').

Given that...
Forum: Antennas 28-Apr-2021, 6:18 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 37,216
Posted By deeciple
Question about attic install

Hi all,

I have a RCA Outdoor Yagi (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0024R4B5C/?coliid=I1BHHZ36CR4HE0&colid=273USBPISAEEA&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it)antenna that I am currently using very successfully...
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